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What Can I Do About My Heels Getting Sore For The Last 2 Weeks?
Question: my heels has been getting sore for the last 2 weeks and now I can hardly walk. What can I do?
I have been on my feet all my life being a hairdresser and the choir director at our church but nothing has hurt like this.
I have been on my feet all my life being a hairdresser and the choir director at our church but nothing has hurt like this.
Brief Answer:
Possible Plantar fasciitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms, you seem to have plantar fasciitis which means Inflammation of the plantar fascia.
I generally prescribe oral pills of analgesics like Diclofenac 75mg twice daily and Diclofenac gel for local application to my patients to relieve the pain.
Please check with your physician if s/he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.
To prevent plantar fasciitis: Take care of your feet. Wear shoes with good arch support and heel cushioning. Since your work requires you to stand on hard surfaces, stand on a thick rubber mat to reduce stress on your feet. Do exercises to stretch the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel.
Post your further questions if any...
Thank you
Possible Plantar fasciitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms, you seem to have plantar fasciitis which means Inflammation of the plantar fascia.
I generally prescribe oral pills of analgesics like Diclofenac 75mg twice daily and Diclofenac gel for local application to my patients to relieve the pain.
Please check with your physician if s/he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.
To prevent plantar fasciitis: Take care of your feet. Wear shoes with good arch support and heel cushioning. Since your work requires you to stand on hard surfaces, stand on a thick rubber mat to reduce stress on your feet. Do exercises to stretch the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel.
Post your further questions if any...
Thank you
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